January 17 - 26, 2020
THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
Directed by John Blanchette
The Cast
Tracy Lord - Emily Grotz
CK Dexter Haven - Jason Pelletier
Macauley "Mike" Connor - David Moyse
Liz Imbrie - Megan Record
Margaret Lord - Anita Charles
Seth Lord - Mark Hazard
Uncle Willy Tracy - Jim McKinley
Dinah Lord - Sophie Bourget
Alexander "Sandy" Lord - Benjamin Simpson
George Kittredge - Nathan White
Thomas/Edward - David Ouellette
Elsie/Mae - Leslie Buot
Mac / Doctor Parsons - Mike Farrell
SYNOPSIS
The wealthy and well-established Lord family of Philadelphia is about to welcome the cream of society into their home for the second wedding of Tracy Lord, vibrant daughter of the house, to George Kittredge, a proudly priggish up-and-coming self made coal mine manager -- much to the annoyance of little sister Dinah, big brother Sandy, and ex-husband C.K. Dexter Haven, none of whom believe that George is good enough for her. Unfortunately, father Seth’s philandering with a Broadway dancer causes a scandal which an unscrupulous media tycoon threatens to break -- unless he can send a reporter to cover this high society wedding from the inside. Enter Macaulay “Mike” Connor, a writer of quality unwillingly slumming it on the society beat, who holds strong views against the old money-wielding upper class, and his faithful photographer Liz, whose romantic connection is not enough to stop the fascinated dance which ensues when Tracy and Mike meet and spar over class boundaries and champagne-addled declarations. Torn between three men, Tracy must determine whether or not she belongs on a pedestal.
Philip Barry’s sparkling comedy The Philadelphia Story is witty, sophisticated romp, a breezy and romantic story which explores family dynamics, class prejudice, and human frailty.
